A new poll finds that Americans are broadly worried about a rise in political violence, reflecting widespread unease about the nation’s current climate. However, the survey also reveals that people hold divergent views on whether media coverage is to blame.
Political violence in the United States has stirred fresh worries about the resilience of democratic institutions. Brazil’s reckoning with authoritarianism underscores the challenges of confronting such threats—and may hold valuable lessons for Americans.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has drawn attention to a new concept he calls “conflict entrepreneurs,” pointing to the forces he believes intensify political violence. Amid debates over how social media and public discourse intersect, “CBS Evening News” co-anchor John Dickerson helps shed light on the term’s significance.
America’s track record with intense political violence continues to inform today’s hectic climate. In this recent coverage, staff writer Jane Mayer underscores that, despite present anxieties, the country has overcome even harsher episodes in its past—and may do so again.
Erika Kirk, widow of the late Charlie Kirk, took the stage at Utah Valley University to speak publicly for the first time since her husband’s fatal shooting. Her remarks shed light on a personal tragedy that reflects wider concerns over growing political violence in the United States.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has issued a powerful call for civility in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Speaking on Friday, he urged Americans—particularly younger generations—to use this tragedy as a springboard for ending political violence.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox calls on Americans—especially the younger generation—to heed the lesson of Charlie Kirk’s public assassination. His impassioned appeal stresses unity and urges the nation to take an “off-ramp” from the escalating cycle of political violence.
Following conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s death, Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) condemned political violence and called for solidarity. Urging Americans to “choose community over chaos,” he appealed for an end to hostility in politics.
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist recently addressed a credible bomb threat targeting his residence, firmly rejecting attempts to intimidate him. He declared that such attacks will not silence him and urged the public to remain vigilant against political violence.
Charlie Kirk’s death should prompt Americans across party lines to reflect on their shared humanity. In a nation fraught with political strains, this commentary underscores that lethal outcomes should never become the climax of our political disagreements.
